Remote-access Guide

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by Reta Buckridge Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do I connect to edgerouter via SSH?

Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH or the Console port. In this example, we are using PuTTY as the SSH client:

How do I access the edgerouter from a macOS computer?

Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH or the Console port. In this example, we are using PuTTY as the SSH client: NOTE: There is more information about connecting to the EdgeRouter Console port in the How to Connect to Serial Console article. There are three options to access the EdgeRouter from a macOS computer:

How do I connect to the edgeswitch using HTTPS?

HTTPS Accessible on TCP port 443. To log into the EdgeSwitch, navigate to the DHCP assigned IP address or the default 192.168.1.2 IP address using either HTTPS or SSH. NOTE: The management methods, ports and UNMS connection can be configured from the Settings tab in the New Web UI.

Is it possible to connect to the Web UI remotely?

There is a remote system I have access to, but in a very cumbersome way. I'd like to simplify my connection method by allowing access to the web ui remotely. The picture below shows black arrows as to how I'm able to connect to the router currently, the blue arrow shows how I'd like to access it in the future. The router is an EdgeRouter 3 Lite.

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Is ubiquiti discontinuing EdgeRouter?

It appears that the original Edgerouter Lite is indeed discontinued, finally, but everything else (including the -X, amazing for sixty bucks) is still there.

How do I access my UniFi remote remotely?

UniFi OS consoles can be accessed remotely at unifi.ui.com. We recommend using our UniFi OS Consoles and Gateways for the most seamless remote access experience because it eliminates issues introduced by third party factors.

How do I SSH into EdgeRouter?

SSH into a Ubiquiti EdgeMax router using a MacOpen up terminal by clicking on the magnifying glass (top right) and typing terminal terminal.Assuming the default username and password hasn't been changed, enter the command ssh ubnt@192.168.1.1. ... When prompted for the password, enter ubnt.More items...•

How do I access my ubiquiti EdgeRouter?

Establishing Initial ConnectivityConnect an Ethernet cable from a computer to the eth0 interface on the EdgeRouter.Configure a static IP address on your computer in the 192.168. ... Open a Web Browser and enter https://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.Log into the router using the default credentials.More items...

How do I access the UniFi controller web interface?

Windows users: Start > All Programs > Ubiquiti UniFi. 2. The UniFi login screen will appear. Enter the admin name and password in the appropriate fields and click Login.

How do I access the UniFi dashboard?

The login screen for the UniFi Controller will appear. Enter the Admin Name and Password that you created in the UniFi Setup Wizard. Click Login. The UniFi Controller dashboard window will appear.

How do you bridge interfaces in EdgeRouter?

Creating a Bridged InterfaceEnter configuration mode. ... Delete the existing configuration from the interfaces that are to be added to the bridge group. ... Commit the changes. ... Create a bridge interface (br0) and assign it an IP address. ... Add the physical interfaces to the bridge group.More items...

What OS does EdgeRouter use?

EdgeOSEdgeOS is a powerful, sophisticated operating system that manages your EdgeRouter. It offers both a browser‑based interface (EdgeOS Configuration Interface) for easy configuration and a Command Line Interface (CLI) for advanced configuration. To access the EdgeOS Configuration Interface: 1.

What is the default IP for Ubiquiti?

192.168.1.20Find the IP Address of Your Access Point If you didn't know, Ubiquiti Access Points have a default IP address of 192.168. 1.20. Connecting more than one of these devices to your network at once will create an IP conflict like we discussed above.

What is the default username and password of ubnt?

The default username for your Ubiquiti router is ubnt. The default password is ubnt. Enter the username & password, hit "Enter" and now you should see the control panel of your router.

How do I set up ERX?

Connect the Power Adapter to the Power port of the EdgeRouter. Then plug the Power Adapter into a power outlet. Connect the PoE cable of a PoE switch or adapter to the eth0/PoE In port of the EdgeRouter. The EdgeOS® configuration interface can be accessed via DHCP or static IP address assignment.

How do I connect to EdgeRouter Lite?

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your computer to the port labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter Lite. 2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.

How do I connect to UniFi VPN?

Go to Settings > Network & internet > VPN > VPN connections > Add VPN and select L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key as your VPN type. Note: Your username, password, and pre-shared key are the same as those in your UniFi Network settings.

Is UniFi cloud access free?

Unlimited Number of Devices and Clients for Free However, to avoid misuse of this free service, we require users to connect at least one Ubiquiti device within the first day of usage and at least 10 devices during the first month.

What ports need to be open for UniFi controller?

Ingress (Incoming) Ports required for L3 management over the internetProtocolPort numberUsageTCP8443Port used for application GUI/API as seen in a web browser. Applications hosted on Windows/macOS/LinuxTCP8843Port used for HTTPS portal redirection.TCP6789Port used for UniFi mobile speed test.3 more rows

How do I get the ubiquiti cloud key?

Launch the Chrome web browser and type https://unifi.ubnt.com in the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac). 3. Enter the username and password for your UBNT account.

Available Management Methods

ATTENTION:Starting from the v1.7.4 release, HTTPS/SSH access are enabled by default and HTTP/Telnet are disabled by default.

Accessing the EdgeSwitch on firmware v1.7.4 and up

The following methods that are enabled by default on EdgeSwitch firmware v1.7.4 and up:

Accessing the EdgeSwitch on older firmware releases

The following methods that are enabled by default on EdgeSwitch firmware v1.7.3 and lower:

How to restrict webgui port?

If the webGUI port must be accessible to the Internet, restrict it by IP address/range as much as possible. Ideally, if there is a static IP address at the location to manage from, allow traffic from that IP address or subnet and nowhere else. Aliases also help, and they can include fully qualified domain names as well. If the remote management clients have a dynamic DNS address, add it to a management alias.

Why is the firewall GUI restricted?

To enhance the security of a network , in many environments access to the firewall GUI is limited by firewall rules. Restricting access to the management interface is the best practice , for reasons as to why, see the blog post Securely Managing Web-administered Devices.

How to change the port on a GUI?

The port for the GUI can be changed under System > Advanced, Admin Access tab, using the TCP Port option in the webConfigurator section. Avoid common ports like 443, 31337, 8080, 8888, etc.

What is the best way to encrypt a GUI port?

The best practice is to always use HTTPS to encrypt access to the GUI port. Modern browsers may complain about the certificate, but an exception can usually be stored so it will only complain the first time.

What to do if a restrictive ruleset is in place on the LAN?

If a restrictive ruleset is in place on the LAN, make sure it permits access to the web interface before continuing.

Is moving the GUI to a non-standard port good?

Moving the GUI to a non-standard, random port is also beneficial. This does not improve the actual security of the GUI itself, but can potentially reduce the number of brute force attempts. The GUI can still be found by scanners unless the port is properly filtered.

How to connect to eth0 on edgerouter?

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a computer to the eth0 interface on the EdgeRouter. 2. Configure a static IP address on your computer in the 192.168.1.0/24 range (for example 192.168.1.11). NOTE: There is more information on configuring static IP addresses on your computer in the Beginners Guide to EdgeRouter article.

How to find device details on EdgeRouter?

1. Download the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool from the official Download section. 2. Wait for the tool to finish discovering your devices. 3. Double click on the discovered EdgeRouter to see the device details and open the Web UI in a separate browser session.

What IP address is Edgerouter?

In the factory default state, the EdgeRouter is accessible on the 192.168.1.1 IP address on the eth0 interface. Refer to the sections below for more information on how access the EdgeRouter using either the Web UI, CLI or Console connection on different operating systems.

How to access the web UI?

Access the Web UI manually by navigating to https://192.168.1.1 using your favorite browser.

How to enable GUI access to FortiManager?

To enable GUI access to the FortiManager VM you must configure the IP address and network mask of the appropriate port on the FortiManager VM. The following instructions use port 1.

What should the port management interface match?

The port management interface should match the first network adapter and virtual switch that you have configured in the hypervisor virtual machine settings.

How to configure port 1?

To configure the port1 IP address and netmask: 1 In your hypervisor manager, start the FortiManager VM and access the console window. You might need to press Enter to see the login prompt. 2 At the FortiManager VM login prompt, enter the username admin, then press Enter. By default, there is no password. 3 Using CLI commands, configure the port1 IP address and netmask.#N#For example:#N#config system interface#N#edit port1#N#set ip <IP address> <netmask>#N#end#N##N#The port management interface should match the first network adapter and virtual switch that you have configured in the hypervisor virtual machine settings. 4 To configure the default gateway, enter the following commands:#N#config system route#N#edit 1#N#set device port1#N#set gateway <gateway_ipv4_address>#N#end#N##N#The Customer Service & Support portal does not currently support IPv6 for FortiManager VM license validation. You must specify an IPv4 address in both the support portal and the port management interface.

Does FortiManager support IPv6?

The Customer Service & Support portal does not currently support IPv6 for FortiManager VM license validation. You must specify an IPv4 address in both the support portal and the port management interface.

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Available Management Methods

  • Back to Top The management methods that are enabled by default differ between EdgeSwitch firmware versions and models: 1. SSHAllows secure management of the switch using the CLI. SSH is enabled by default starting from the v1.7.4 firmware release. 2. HTTPSAllows secure management of the switch using the web UI. HTTPS is enabled by default starting from the v1.7.…
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Ssing The EdgeSwitch on Firmware v1.7.4 and Up

  • Back to Top The following methods that are enabledby default on EdgeSwitch firmware v1.7.4 and up: 1. SSHAccessible on TCP port 22. 2. HTTPSAccessible on TCP port 443. To log into the EdgeSwitch, navigate to the DHCP assigned IP address or the default 192.168.1.2IP address using either HTTPS or SSH. The following methods that are disabledby default...
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Accessing The EdgeSwitch on Older Firmware Releases

  • Back to Top The following methods that are enabledby default on EdgeSwitch firmware v1.7.3 and lower: 1. HTTPAccessible on TCP port 80. 2. TelnetAccessible on TCP port 23. The following methods that are disabledby default on EdgeSwitch firmware v1.7.3 and lower: 1. SSH 2. HTTPS To log into the EdgeSwitch, navigate to the DHCP assigned IP address or the default 192.168.1.…
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Establishing Initial Connectivity

Accessing The EdgeRouter Using The Discovery Tool

Accessing The EdgeRouter on Windows

  • There are three options to access the EdgeRouter from a Windows computer: 1. Use the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool in the section aboveto automatically open a session to the Web UI. 2. Access the Web UI manually by navigating to https://192.168.1.1using your favorite browser. 3. Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH...
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Accessing The EdgeRouter on Macos

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